Internal Medicine Physician (Part-Time or Full-Time)

At Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC), we’re dedicated to delivering patient-centered, value-based care to our diverse, multilingual community. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally sensitive, high-quality care in an outpatient setting. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact in community health, TVHC is the place for you!

About Us: TVHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high quality care by integrating primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education and more.

**We sponsor H1B visa, Green Card, and J1 Visa applicants.

Schedule: We offer flexible schedules ranging from 8 to 40 hours per week.

Compensation: $106.30 - $134.65 per hour / $221,104 - $280,072 salary, depending on experience, with a signing bonus available!

This position is represented by SEIU, with compensation and benefits determined by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Salary is based on the wage scales outlined in the agreement. Beyond base pay, TVHC provides a comprehensive compensation package that supports the health, wealth, and career development of our employees.

Loan repayment/forgiveness candidacy is available. Our service area qualifies as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) and a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) through the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) loan repayment program. To learn more, visit the following link: www.nhsc.hrsa.gov

Responsibilities:

• Performs health assessments, including a thorough history and physical examination, ordering or performing certain diagnostic tests, medication orders, evaluation of the psychosocial and family aspects of the situation sufficient to make a general health assessment, and diagnose the nature of common acute and chronic conditions, and any necessary follow-up care.
• Promotes and maintains periodic health assessments and preventive screening, assessment and guidance with regard to health hazards, good family health habits and family planning.
• Manages common acute and chronic illnesses, and initiation of life-saving procedures in emergencies.
• Provides various clinical oversight of NP/PA trainees, NP residents, and/or new providers. Directs medical assistants, lab personnel, and other non- professional medical staff as appropriate.
• From time to time may provide in-service training for staff in selected topics within scope of practice of medicine as appropriate, and/or as deemed necessary by the CMO or his/her designee.
• Performs all duties for successful electronic health records maintenance including but not limited to; completion of medical records and documentation management of Inbox and results, coding, and signing off charts within the designated time set by the organization.
• Assists in internal quality control audits, performs and maintains the standards of quality of care based on specialty and organizational standards.
• Discusses or refers as needed, complex and high priority patient cases.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with the organizations Service Excellence Standards. Adheres to all canons of ethics including the organizations code of conduct for clinical providers.
• Demonstration of patterns of continued learning in order to ensure growth as a practitioner.
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences, and participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by TVHC, Inc.
• Must be willing to travel to and from the service sites as needed by CMO or designee.
• Provides additional assistance within and outside of clinical arena, as requested and/or as appropriate, to ensure the ongoing success of the organization.
• Works as a member of the health care team and assists in education of patients and the community in preventive health care and health maintenance concepts.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CMO.

• Board Certified/Eligible in designated specialty field of practice is required
• Must be in possession of a current medical license to practice in the State of California, including DEA license, and CPR.
• Previous experience providing medical care within a community health setting preferred

Qualifications:

• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with his/her training
• Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, external contacts, and other organizational members
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
• Understands and is committed to maintaining highest level of confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed TVHC’s Service Excellence Standards
• Must be willing and able to work periodic evenings and/or weekends, as needed
• Must have ability to travel to other TVHC sites or locations to perform duties or attend meetings as needed
• Bilingual, especially Spanish, is preferred but not required
• Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical problems
• Sensitivity to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee populations
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technology and to willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices required

For our staff working 20 hours or more per week, TVHC offers excellent benefits including: 100% paid medical (co-payments, prescriptions, premiums covered), dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, AD&D and LTD insurance, EAP, malpractice insurance through FTCA coverage, a pension/retirement plan with employer match, commuter benefits, professional membership reimbursement and continuing medical education reimbursements.

Health & Wellness

• Medical: 100% employer-paid co-payments, prescriptions, and premiums
• Dental & Vision Coverage: employer-paid premiums
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Chiropractic/Acupuncture: 100% employer-paid
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Benefits

• Retirement Plan with Matching!
• Guaranteed Salary Increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare & Dependent Care
• NHSC/HRSA Loan Repayment Eligibility
• Visa Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Scrub Allowance 

Paid Time Off & Leave

• Generous Paid Time Off for Vacation & Sick
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Educational Leave
• Travel Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

Professional Development & Career Growth

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Scholarship Program
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Career Growth Opportunities
• EPIC Superusers
• Recognition Programs

Work Environment & Perks

• Dragon Ambient Experience (DAX) AI Clinical Documentation
• Malpractice Insurance Covered
• Monthly Treats
• Bilingual Medical Assistants
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program